During the Chinese New Year in 1979, everyone was still reunited. This year, there were several new members in the family, and the scene was even more lively.
Zhang Weibao's wife is Zhang Hongmei, who is a member of the same team. She enthusiastically cooked a table full of food to entertain everyone and did not need any help from others. However, after the meal, Zhang Weifang and several sisters still helped to wash the dishes.
At the dinner table, everyone was talking about their lives and the changes that had occurred in the past year. Everyone praised Zhang Weiren and his wife in their words and deeds. After all, they were officials.
Zhang Weifang felt a little uncomfortable. They could look down on her, but they could not look down on Lu Shi, especially Zhang Weibao and his wife. They seemed to have forgotten that they bought the stove themselves.
Originally, during the New Year, Zhang Weifang didn't want to cause trouble, but she didn't want to suffer in silence.
"Mom and Dad, I have something to say today. Let me talk about my contribution to this family. I won't talk about the past. Last year, I paid two hundred dollars for Weibao's wedding. I also bought the stove. And I give you money every year. You can say that half of this family is supported by me."
As soon as Zhang Weifang finished speaking, Zhang Jiuyun's face changed. He didn't expect Zhang Weifang to say this, and to say it in front of his daughter-in-law and son-in-law. This made him feel very embarrassed.
Zhang Weifang did not pause and continued:
"Mom, An An lived at home for two years before, and I paid for it, right? What do I mean by this? I just want everyone to know the truth. Also, from now on, I will pay what I should pay, and don't come to me for things that I shouldn't pay."
Zhang Weifang turned and looked at Jin Wen:
"Jin Wen, don't come to your brother-in-law for family matters in the future. He's stupid and can't understand other people's expressions."
After Zhang Weifang finished speaking, he took his family away without caring about other people's expressions.
After Zhang Weifang left, Zhang Hongmei's heart skipped a beat. She felt that Zhang Weifang was talking about her, saying that she didn't know how to be grateful.
However, she was kind to her eldest brother's family so that Zhang Weiren could help her man find a job in the future, and Zhang Weifang didn't have that ability.
Zhang Weiren is an official with a bright future, so of course he must be well protected.
Jin Wen seemed to have turned on a switch, and she continued Zhang Weifang's words:
"I think what Big Sister said is right. You should do what you can. We contributed both money and effort to Weibao's wedding. Our money didn't come from the wind. I don't expect everyone to help us, but please don't hold Weiren back either."
Jin Wen's words completely tore off the Zhang family's fig leaf. In the eyes of the older generation, it was the eldest brother's responsibility to help his younger brothers and sisters, so how could he be considered a drag?
Zhang Jiuyun really wanted Zhang Weiren to take his two younger brothers to the city. Who doesn't want to be a city dweller? He always told Zhang Weicun that his eldest brother would find him a job in the future, so Zhang Weicun kept hanging around.
Now, Jin Wen's words directly blocked his thoughts, and Zhang Jiuyun was so angry that he gasped:
"Boss, what do you think of what your wife said?"
Zhang Weiren put it bluntly:
"Dad, I will definitely help if I can, but I'm not omnipotent."
Zhang Weicun was fed up and started shouting:
"Brother, Dad said you have to arrange a job for me, otherwise what should I do?"
Zhang Weiren suppressed his anger and said calmly:
"My current skills are not good enough, let's wait two years!"
Zhang Weicun replied with a smile:
"Okay, big brother, I'm counting on you."
Zhang Hongmei wanted to speak, but was stopped by Zhang Weibao. It was not appropriate to say too much in this situation.
Zhang Jiuyun took a deep breath:
"Boss, don't forget, you are from the same mother. Your family has contributed to your success today. You must not forget your roots."
"Dad, I know."
In the end, the party ended in a bad mood, and everyone had their own thoughts.
The three daughters who married out did not have any conflicts of interest, but the three sons of the Zhang family were different. There were already big differences between them.
After returning home for the New Year, Zhang Weifang went to work as usual, but Lu Shi quit his job. He had been holding that job as a transitional job, and now that the country has relaxed its policies, he is ready to start a business again.
Zhang Weifang didn't understand this. She was worried that the situation might change, so she asked Lu Shi to wait and see for a while and see if he could get a certificate or something.
Lu Shi was also a person who sought stability, so he went directly to Zhang Weiren to inquire whether there were any new policies.
Zhang Weiren told him that there were no such regulations this year, and asked him to wait, as he estimated that the government would soon have relevant regulations.
After all, there are so many people returning to the city now, and there are also some unemployed young people. In order to solve the employment problems of these people, the country will definitely introduce new policies.
Since the end of last year, some people have been secretly setting up stalls to sell things. Everyone moves to another place for fear of being caught. As time goes by, more and more people set up stalls.
Lu Shi took a fancy to the school gate and the train station, both of which have a fixed flow of people.
However, since there is no policy yet, Lu Shi can only do some small business secretly.
He discussed it with Zhang Weifang and decided to sell snacks at the gate of Hu Zi's school, where he could also keep an eye on Hu Zi.
Hu Zi is 17 years old this year. He has grown into a big boy of 175cm. Standing there, he is upright, elegant and gentle as jade.
He looks like a nobleman, but he insists on being a policeman. Zhang Weifang has given up trying to persuade him.
Looking at Hu Zi who has grown into an adult, Zhang Weifang is both happy and sad. She is happy about his growth, but also feels that he is growing up too fast. She can still vaguely remember the little kid who skipped going to school.
Hu Zi's growth also means that she is getting older. Zhang Weifang picked up a mirror and looked at herself. There were fine lines at the corners of her eyes and her skin began to sag. She felt a little scared.
She was afraid that one day her face would be full of wrinkles and gray hair, and she was also afraid that her health would be poor and she would become a burden to others.
Lu Shi noticed Zhang Weifang's bad mood and called his two sons aside:
"Tell me, who made your mother angry? An An, was it you?"
11-year-old An An is already 160cm tall. He stared in disbelief and asked:
"Dad, how could you wrongly accuse me? I haven't done anything wrong recently."
Lu Shi turned to look at Hu Zi again:
"What did you say to your mother today?"
Hu Zi was also confused and shook his head quickly:
"Dad, I didn't do that. Who dares to mess with my mom?"
Zhang Weifang is the emperor of this family. Who dares to mess with her? An An and Hu Zi have both been beaten before. How dare they offend their mother?
Lu Shi coughed uncomfortably:
"That's good. You two remember this: don't make your mother angry."
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